iPhone Duo Expands StandBy to Work Whenever Idle, Adds Vertical Mode
Apple's iPhone Duo lets StandBy run whenever the device is not in use, not only while charging, and introduces a vertical StandBy option.
Apple's iPhone Duo expands the StandBy feature so it works whenever the device is not being used, not only while charging, and adds a vertical StandBy mode, according to AppleInsider.
On earlier iPhones, StandBy only activated when the phone was charging via cable or MagSafe. The iPhone Duo removes that requirement, letting the always-on display feature run whenever the handset is idle.
The vertical StandBy mode is one of the options available on the iPhone Duo, giving users an additional orientation for the glanceable information StandBy displays.
Apple first introduced StandBy at WWDC in June 2023 as part of the iOS 17 feature list. Since then, the feature has been tied to charging, and smaller iPhone displays have limited how much information it can show.
The iPhone Duo addresses that small-display limitation, allowing StandBy to present more information than earlier iPhones could.
Quick answers
When does StandBy work on iPhone Duo?
StandBy on iPhone Duo works whenever the device is not being used, not only while charging.
Does iPhone Duo support vertical StandBy?
Yes, vertical StandBy mode is one of the options on iPhone Duo.
When was StandBy introduced?
StandBy was added to the iOS 17 feature list at WWDC in June 2023.